PowerShot S5 IS is the successor to the S3 IS model launched in April 2006, which was well received for its optical image stabilization, high zoom ratio and ample movie-shooting capabilities. Like its predecessor, the high-function, high-performance S5 IS features a 12x optical zoom lens equipped with a lens shift image stabilizer and realizes fast, quiet zoom performance by means of a high-speed Ultrasonic Motor (USM).

Compared with its predecessor, the PowerShot S5 IS delivers improved imaging performance through the incorporation of an 8.0-megapixel CCD sensor-increased from 6.0 megapixels in the S3 IS-and an upgrade to Canon’s high-performance DIGIC III image processor from the earlier model’s DIGIC II. Additionally, the S5 IS employs a 2.5-inch high-resolution (approximately 207,000 dots) vari-angle LCD monitor that offers a wide viewing angle to realize a high level of shooting flexibility, and includes a hot shoe for compatibility with Canon EX-series Speedlite flashes.

The new Canon PowerShot model supports the recording of high-quality movies by enabling users to make use of the camera’s optical zoom and Face Detection AF/AE functions. The S5 IS also offers an LP movie mode, which employs a higher rate of image compression to enable longer recording times for VGA movies, as well as high-quality stereo sound, and seamless transitions between the shooting of still images and movie recording.

(CanonPSS5IS-R)

Body type
Body type Compact
Sensor
Max resolution 3264 x 2448
Other resolutions 3264 x 1832, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
Image ratio w:h 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels 8 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors 8 megapixels
Sensor size 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm)
Sensor type CCD
Image
ISO Auto, 80 ,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
White balance presets 6
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization Optical
Uncompressed format No
JPEG quality levels Super-Fine, Fine, Normal
Optics & Focus
Focal length (equiv.) 36–432 mm
Optical zoom 12×
Maximum aperture F2.7–3.5
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect (sensor)
  • Multi-area
  • Single
  • Face Detection
  • Live View
Digital zoom Yes (4x)
Manual focus Yes
Normal focus range 50 cm (19.69″)
Macro focus range 0 cm (0″)
Number of focus points 9
Screen / viewfinder
Screen size 2.5″
Screen dots 207,000
Touch screen No
Live view Yes
Viewfinder type Electronic
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed 15 sec
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 sec
Aperture priority Yes
Shutter priority Yes
Built-in flash Yes (pop-up)
Flash range 5.20 m
External flash Yes (hot-shoe)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Continuous drive 1.5 fps
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom)
Exposure compensation ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Resolutions 640 x 480, @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 60/30fps
Storage
Storage types SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage included 32 MB SD card
Connectivity
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI No
Remote control No
Physical
Environmentally sealed No
Battery AA
Battery description AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Weight (inc. batteries) 550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz)
Dimensions 117 x 80 x 78 mm (4.61 x 3.15 x 3.07″)
Other features
Orientation sensor Yes
Timelapse recording No
SKU CanonPSS5IS-R
Barcode # 608539317646
Brand Canon
Brand Canon
Type Compact
Model PowerShot S5 IS
Shipping Cubic 0.017794000m3

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